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Montgomery council members had non-discrimination ordinance before voting it down

Two council members said they voted no because the measure was rushed and they needed time. The emails say they had a month.

August 20, 2021

Montgomery City Council blocks anti-discrimination ordinance, Mayor Reed issues warning

The ordinance would have offered protections and prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, gender, age, sexual orientation and gender identity.

August 18, 2021

Cynthia Lee Almond to run for Alabama House District 63

She recently completed 16 years on the Tuscaloosa City Council, having served the last 4 years as council president.

July 22, 2021

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin speaks during a livestreamed press conference.

Birmingham City Council approves Woodfin’s 2022 budget

The council approved the budget on an 8 to 0 vote.

June 30, 2021

Woodfin expands lead, Scales poised to be second choice

Scales has increased her numbers over the past month to 19 percent of voters.

June 24, 2021

Birmingham City Council supports higher pay for city employees

The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday approved a one-time premium payment of $5,000 for city employees.

June 2, 2021

Qualifying begins for Montgomery City Council special election

City Council District 1 became vacant after the death of three-term Montgomery City Councilman Richard Bollinger.

May 11, 2021

Donnie Mims is running for Montgomery City Council

Retired Montgomery County Administrator Donnie Mims announced that he is a candidate for a City Council vacancy.

April 6, 2021

Voters go to the polls in Tuscaloosa for municipal elections

Tuscaloosa voters go to the polls for municipal elections as incumbent Mayor Walt Maddox seeks a fifth term.

March 2, 2021

Governor makes numerous appointments to state, local roles

On Tuesday, the governor’s office announced several new appointments.

December 9, 2020